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Many WMU offices closed for Independence Day
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… from the program or the temperature in a particular space goes outside of the range of 60 to 85 degrees. Portions of a particular building that do not normally go into night setback mode will not go into holiday mode. Employees are reminded to shut off and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/06/40728
Football Broncos tackle tree clearing for Habitat for Humanity
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… sled for a line of trees to take down. "From the word go, these guys took the ball and ran with it," says Tim … a large branch off of a tree. After an early morning wake-up call for conditioning, members of the football team's … Habitat for Humanity, putting on events at the stadium, going to the children's hospital or Ministry with Community, …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/07/54389
$3.17 million grant will energize electric vehicle research at WMU
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… at WMU Submitted by Liz VandenHeede on Dr. Sandun Kuruppu (center), associate professor of electrical and … a success. Together we were able to propose a really good idea that met the requirements of the Department of … an advanced electric vehicle powertrain architecture that does not require an additional charger, while also adding …
https://wmich.edu/engineer/news/2024/09/3-million-department-energy-grant-wmu-engineering
Campus Campout to raise funds for Habitat for Humanity
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… We continue to do this event to continue to show our support for Habitat for Humanity and the great Kalamazoo … way to see our hard work pay off and watch the proceeds go directly back to our community to help those who need it most." To donate In person—Go to the campout site and drop off a donation. By credit …
https://wmich.edu/news/2017/03/38599
WMU to celebrate Arbor Day, Tree Campus recertification
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… verified) on Public tree planting Thursday, April 19, in Goldsworth Valley. KALAMAZOO--Western Michigan University … a swamp white oak , a tree native to the Midwest that does well in low-lying and boggy environments and provides … Tree Campus USA is a national program launched in 2008 and supported by a grant from Toyota. It honors colleges and …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/04/326
Ph.D. student earns teaching effectiveness award
College of Engineering and Applied Sciences
… lab. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Ask any engineering student why they chose Western, and no doubt you will hear about the … to an experiential approach in education, as well as support from the faculty of the Department of Mechanical and … the projects at home—no simple feat. “Hassan was really good at this,” adds Ghantasala. “My lifetime ambition is to …
https://wmich.edu/news/2022/04/67718
Science policy and politics under microscope in humanities talk
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… and how seriously science will be taken by the federal government. Chris Mooney Mooney has been nationally … more recent book is "The Republican Brain: The Science of Why They Deny Science and Reality." He is a blogger for the Center for American Progress and Center for the …
https://wmich.edu/news/2012/11/3060
Day focuses on research resources for faculty
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… posted online. Get to Know the FRACAA Program Funding to Support Graduate Students and Their Research Strategies for … SFSA Program Accessing Foundation Resources Programs That Support Business-University Research Collaborations … it Can Do For You F&A (AKA Indirect Costs): What, When and Why Me? Show Me the Way: Enrich Your Discovery Activities …
https://wmich.edu/news/2013/11/11276
Rise of banned books, consequences and response focus of free talk
University Libraries
… response. The event is hosted by Western's Libraries with support from the Midwest Collaborative for Library Services … and vetted policies and practices, Dr. Knox’s work on the ‘why’ of censorship, what it means to read, and how reading … the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Knox recently edited “Trigger Warnings: History, Theory Context” and co-edited …
https://wmich.edu/news/2023/01/70404
Now is good time to consider winter weather issues
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… Now is good time to consider winter weather issues Submitted by … rushing to work who has slipped on the ice before and ended up with a broken bone. To view the Winter Safety Tips PDF, … has closed just 11 times in the past 16 years. When it does close, regardless of the reason, the closure is …
https://wmich.edu/news/2016/02/29989